John Williams (Tennessee politician)
John Williams (January 29, 1778 – August 10, 1837) was an American lawyer, soldier, and statesman, operating primarily out of Knoxville, Tennessee, in the first part of the 19th century. He represented Tennessee in the United States Senate from 1815 to 1823, when he lost reelection to Andrew Jackson.: 36 Williams also served as colonel of the 39th U.S. Infantry Regiment during the Creek Wars, and played a key role in Jackson's victory at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in 1814.: 23
John Williams | |
|---|---|
| United States Senator from Tennessee | |
| In office October 10, 1815 – March 3, 1823 | |
| Preceded by | Jesse Wharton |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Jackson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 29, 1778 Surry County, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | August 10, 1837 (aged 59) Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Resting place | First Presbyterian Church Cemetery Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
| Spouse | Melinda White |
| Relations | Lewis Williams (brother) Robert Williams (brother) James White (father-in-law) Hugh Lawson White (brother-in-law) |
| Children | Joseph, John, Mary, Cynthia, Susan: 45–6 |
| Residence | Colonel John Williams House |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | U.S. Army |
| Years of service | 1799–1800, 1813–1815: 18, 28 |
| Rank | Colonel: 18, 28 |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Horseshoe Bend |
Williams later distanced himself from Jackson, and aligned himself with John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay. Adams appointed him chargé d'affaires to the Central American Federation in 1825.
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